Schedule of Events For
Friday, April 13, 2012

08:30 am - 05:00 pm
Event Registration
WesFest 2012 registration for admitted students and parents.
Location: Office of Admission, Beach Conference Room
Sponsor: Office of Admission

09:00 am - 09:45 am
WesFest Welcome
Remarks by Wesleyan President Michael Roth '78, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, and student representatives.
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall
Sponsor: Office of Admission

09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Financial Aid Office Drop-In Hours
Financial Aid representatives are available to answer questions.
Location: North College, Office of Financial Aid
Sponsor: Financial Aid

09:00 am -
Frisbee Metro-East Conference Championship
Wesleyan's Men's Frisbee Team, Nietzsch Factor, will host and compete in this all day championship.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Field
Sponsor: Nietzsch Factor

10:00 am - 10:45 am
College of the Environment Open House
College of the Environment information session
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Rm 112
Sponsor: College of the Environment

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Office of International Studies Drop-In Hours
Stop in and learn about Wesleyan's 150 academic programs in nearly 50 countries.
Location: Fisk Hall, Rm 105
Sponsor: Office of International Studies

10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Freeman Athletic Open House
Coaches and staff will be on hand to answer questions about intercollegiate athletics. Appointments to see coaches are neccesssary and can be made by calling 860-685-2893.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Lobby
Sponsor: Athletics Department

10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Campus Tours
Tours will leave from the Office of Admission patio every hour, on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending with a 4 p.m. tour. Please note: Tours will last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Location: Office of Admission
Sponsor: Cardinal Key Program

10:30 am - 06:00 pm
Impact Market
Impact partners with World Micro Market (a national organization) and brings products from NGOs and Free Trade Organizations around the world to Wesleyan. SHOFCO and Brighter Dawns products will be sold at the market, which will also showcase the social entrepreneurship organizations on campus.
Location: Exley Science Center Patio (Church Street side)
Sponsor: Impact

11:00 am - 11:45 am
College of the Environment Open House
College of the Environment information session
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Rm 112
Sponsor: College of the Environment

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parent-to-Parent Panel
Join us for this interactive discussion with parents of current students. Bring your questions!
Location: Fayerweather, Beckham Hall
Sponsor: Alumni and Parent Relations

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Science Programs Information Session/Science Facilities Tour
Professors representing various science majors will talk about the many science opportunities at Wesleyan. Afterward, an undergrad science major will conduct a tour of campus science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 139
Sponsor: Science at Wesleyan

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: Office of Admission

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
All-Campus BBQ
Members of the campus community and admitted students and their families are invited to this fun and informative luncheon.
Location: Andrus Field
Sponsor: Office of Admission

11:00 am - 02:00 pm
Student Activities Fair
Mingle with current Wesleyan students and learn about our student body's extracurricular initiatives. Talk about campus creativity and the students' passion for different causes. There will be entertainment and free ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.
Location: Huss Courtyard
Sponsor: Office of Admission

11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Film Studies Tour
Take a guided tour of the Center for Film Studies.
Location: Center for Film Studies
Sponsor: Center for Film Studies

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
English Department Open House
English department information session followed by a Q & A.
Location: Downey House Lounge
Sponsor: English Department

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Hispanic Languages and Cultures)
Find out about a new major, Hispanic languages and cultures (HLCS), and speak with professors about courses that will be offered.
Location: 300 High Street, Rm 209
Sponsor: Romance Languages

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Italian/Romance Studies)
Visit the Italian/Romance studies department and speak with professors about courses.
Location: 300 High Street, Rm 306
Sponsor: Romance Languages

12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Behind the Scenes of "It's a Wonderful Life": Rick Nicita Gallery Exhibit
The Rick Nicita Gallery is currently featuring selections from the Frank Capra archive of the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life."
Location: Center for Film Studies, Rick Nicita Gallery
Sponsor: Film Studies Department

12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Senior Theses Art Exhibition
View artful works by Wesleyan students shown in this creative display of Senior Theses.
Location: Zilkha Gallery
Sponsor: Art Department

12:00 pm -
Hack 'n' Tell
A few computer science majors will show off the work they have done outside of the classroom.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 121
Sponsor: Computer Science Majors

12:15 pm - 01:00 pm
Freeman Athletic Center Tour
Interested in athletics? Head over to Freeman Athletic Center!
Location: Freeman Athletic Center Lobby
Sponsor: Athletics Department

12:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Art History)
Visit the art history department and speak with Professor Joseph Siry about courses.
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Rm 302
Sponsor: Art History

12:30 pm - 04:30 pm
Open Office Hours (Art Studio)
Visit the art studio department and speak with Sasha Rudensky, assistant professor of art, about courses.
Location: Davison Carriage House, 2nd Floor
Sponsor: Art Studio Program

01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Pre-Med Information Session
Stop by the Wesleyan Career Center for a chat about pre-med at Wes.
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Olson Commons
Sponsor: Wesleyan Career Center

01:00 pm - 01:45 pm
WesFest Seminar: Italian 101
Experience the joy of learning Italian. Once you start studying Italian, you'll be enthralled by the beauty of the Italian language, culture, and history. Ti aspettiamo, ciao! (We look forward to seeing you!). The class will be taught by Daniela Viale, adjunct instructor in Romance languages and literatures.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 110
Sponsor: Romance Languages

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Muslim Student Association Jummah Prayer
Come join the Muslim community for Friday prayers and reflections, catered to both those wishing to learn more about their faith, and for those who just want to learn more about Islam. All are welcome!
Location: Muslim Prayer Room, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, 169 High Street
Sponsor: Muslim Student Association

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Religion Department Open House
Religion department information session.
Location: Religion Seminar Room
Sponsor: Religion Department

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Classical Studies Open House
Classical studies information session.
Location: Downey House, Rm 113
Sponsor: Classical Studies Department

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
WILD Wes
WILD Wes, Working for Intelligent Landscape Design at Wesleyan, was created in fall 2010. The vision of the group is to re-define the way our campus can look and to move beyond the notion of lawns as the ideal landscape. In spring 2011, the university administration granted the WestCo courtyard to WILD Wes as a test site for sustainable landscape design. For this event, the group talks about the organization, discusses details of the finalized design concept and implementation plan at the WestCo courtyard, and walks visitors through the site, showcasing all the early plantings and practical sustainability techniques that have already been implemented.
Location: West College Courtyard (Rain Location: WestCo Lounge )
Sponsor: WILD Wes

01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Open Office Hours (College of Letters)
Visit the College of Letters and speak with professors about courses.
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, 3rd Floor
Sponsor: College of Letters

01:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Wesleyan Career Center Drop-In Hours
Visit our newly renovated Career Center and speak with career counselors about the services offered to students.
Location: 41 Wyllys Avenue, Olson Commons
Sponsor: Wesleyan Career Center

01:30 pm -
Stand Back! I'm Going to Try Science
The Free Radicals (the chemistry majors' group) will perform some of their favorite chemical demonstrations. Those seated in the first three rows should bring proof of insurance. Enjoy liquid nitrogen ice cream with survivors afterward.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 150
Sponsor: Sciences at Wesleyan

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Muslim Student Association Ice Cream Social
Following jummah prayer, come and join the Muslim Student Association at Turath House, one of the many program houses on campus. Interested in Islam or curious about Muslims? Come meet some cool Muslim students and make your own sundaes.
Location: Turath House, 22 Lawn Avenue
Sponsor: Muslim Student Association

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Religion Department)
Visit the Religion department and speak with professors about courses.
Location: Religious Studies Center
Sponsor: Religion Department

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Quantitative Analysis Center Open House/Lab Tour
The Quantitative Analysis Center (QAC) is a collaborative effort of academic and administrative departments. Find out how they facilitate the integration of quantitative teaching and research activities. Then go on a tour of the lab.
Location: Allbitton Center, Rm 204
Sponsor: QAC

02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Science Programs Information Session/Science Facilities Tour
Professors representing various science majors will talk about the many science opportunities at Wesleyan. Afterward, an undergrad science major will conduct a tour of campus science facilities.
Location: Exley Science Center, Rm 058
Sponsor: Science at Wesleyan

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Open Office Hours (Russian Department)
Visit the Russian department and speak with Professor Susanne Fusso about courses.
Location: Fisk Hall, Rm 211
Sponsor: Russian Department

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Residential Life Open House
Check out two frosh housing options on campus. Other frosh options can be seen on the campus tour. A self-guided walking tour of Wesleyan residences is available at WesFest Registration.
Location: 200 Church, Butterfield Courtyard
Sponsor: Residential Life

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Student Academic Resources Drop-In Hours
Come by and discuss any concerns regarding student services at Wesleyan. Find out about the types of accommodations on campus and about the process of establishing a disabilities file with the Deans' Office.
Location: North College, Rm 021
Sponsor: SARN/Disabilities Office

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Hot Topics for Parents
Q & A session for parents only. An opportunity to ask Wes students questions about campus life.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 110
Sponsor: Office of Admission

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Prospective Student-Athlete Panel
Prospective students hoping to participate in athletics at the varsity, club, or intramural level are encouraged to attend a discussion panel conducted by current Wesleyan athletes. This is a 45-minute Q & A. We welcome all queries, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Location: Freeman Athletic Center
Sponsor: Athletics Department

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Student-to-Student Panel
Meet current Wes students for an honest and informative discussion about life, academics, and activities at Wesleyan. This panel is for students only.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: Office of Admission

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Wes in the World
Assistant Director of International Studies Gail Winter will talk about the many study abroad opportunities available to Wesleyan students. Students who studied abroad recently will also discuss their own experiences and answer questions about study abroad and Wesleyan.
Location: Office of Admission, McKelvey Room
Sponsor: Office of International Studies

03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Photography from Nam Anh Ta
This photography show is a senior project about life on the bus in Connecticut and in Vietnam.
Location: Zelnick Pavilion
Sponsor: Art Department

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
College of Social Studies Open House
College of Social Studies information session.
Location: Public Affairs Center, Rm 406
Sponsor: College of Social Studies

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm
WesFest Seminar: Chinese 101 (Mandarin)
A fifth of the world's population speaks Chinese. Come experience a mock Chinese class by Professor Xiaomiao Zhu and see what all the buzz is about!
Location: Fisk Hall, Rm 210
Sponsor: East Asian Studies

04:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Middletown Mayor Speaks About Involving Oneself in the Community Beyond Wesleyan
The WesDems welcome to Wesleyan the recently elected Middletown mayor, Dan Drew, who will speak to prospective students about the Middletown-Wesleyan relationship and the importance of involving oneself in the community beyond university boundaries.
Location: Usdan University Center, Rm 108
Sponsor: WesDems

05:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Early Decision Student Mingle
Meet fellow ED students and then head over to Usdan University Center for dinner.
Location: Office of Admission Patio
Sponsor: Office of Admission

05:30 pm - 06:30 pm
Meet Your Host
If you have made arrangements through the Office of Admission to stay overnight on campus, this is the time when you'll meet your host. Bring a great attitude and enthusiastic spirit to this gathering of accepted students and hosts. Confirmed pre-registration is required. Please bring your signed medical form and be prompt.
Location: Memorial Chapel
Sponsor: Office of Admission

06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Wesleyan Jewish Community
Join Wesleyan's Jewish Community with some rockin' tunes for Shabbat services, followed by dinner.
Location: Bayit
Sponsor: Wesleyan Jewish Community

06:00 pm -
Theater Department Open Rehearsal
Professor Claudia Tatinge Nascimento will provide a brief introduction to theater at Wesleyan followed by an open rehearsal for her upcoming spring faculty production of Gertrude Stein's "Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights."
Location: Center for the Arts
Sponsor: Center for the Arts Theater Stage

06:30 pm -
Dinner
Gather in the Office of Admission where a group of Wes students will meet you and head to the Usdan University Center Marketplace for dinner and a chat about life at Wesleyan. Parents are welcome to meet up with each other at this time as well.
Location: Usdan University Marketplace
Sponsor: Office of Admission

07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
German Haus
German Haus offers a range of programs at Wesleyan to provide a venue for cross-cultural exchange, including German coffee hour and film screenings. In the film festival "(Re)imagining Post-Industrial Urbanity: Films of the Ruhr Area, Germany," German Haus will show three films ("Bang Boom Bang," "Losers and Winners," and "Solino") from a large post-industrial area in western Germany and will provide an introductory session placing the films in the context of transformation through art and image-making in the region. The session will be hosted by Sina Nitzsche, visiting assistant professor of German at Oglethorpe University, and Kate Thorpe, Teagle Writing Fellow at Wesleyan and a Fulbright Scholar in Germany (2010-11).
Location: Downey House, Rm 113
Sponsor: German Haus

07:00 pm -
Office of Admission Closes
Location: Office of Admission
Sponsor: Office of Admission

07:00 pm -
Terpsichore
Terpsichore is a dance ensemble that promotes dance to both experienced and non-experienced dancers, creating an open space for all to choreograph and dance to their hearts content. The ensemble will perform several dance pieces choreographed by the ensemble.
Location: World Music Hall
Sponsor: Terpsichore

07:45 pm -
Wesleyan Jewish Community
Come enjoy a nice dinner with Wesleyan's Jewish community. All are welcome!
Location: Bayit
Sponsor: Wesleyan Jewish Community

08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
200 Church Open Mic
Join the 200 Church Street community at a social justice open mic featuring a cappella groups and members of WeSLAM, a slam poetry organization. Those who are interested are welcome to take the stage and sing, slam, or express what social justice means to them.
Location: 200 Church Street Lounge
Sponsor: 200 Church

08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Gag Reflex
Gag Reflex, Wesleyan's oldest Improv group, offers a show to let incoming first-year students know that there is something funny going on at Wesleyan.
Location: WestCo Cafe
Sponsor: Gag Reflex

08:00 pm -
Mabuhay
Musicians, dancers, actors, and various performers come together to help raise awareness regarding Asian/Asian American issues and showcase the talents of the Wesleyan Asian/Asian American community.
Location: Center for the Arts, Crowell Concert Hall
Sponsor: Mabuhay Committee

08:00 pm -
Second Stage Performance
The title of this show is "[title of show]." Jeff and Hunter try to write a musical, but soon they realize that their conversations about writing are much more interesting than their writing itself. Of course, they decide to write a musical about themselves writing a musical (about themselves writing a musical), and then star in it, along with two of their friends, Susan and Heidi. Hilarity, harmony, and numerous references to Broadway flops ensue. Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen. Book by Hunter Bell.
Location: Patricelli '92 Theater
Sponsor: Second Stage

09:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Astronomy Open House
Come gaze at the stars through our telescope.
Location: Van Vleck Observatory
Sponsor: Astronomy Department

09:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Prometheus
Prometheus continues its annual tradition of presenting a great fire performance at the base of Foss Hill during WesFest.
Location: Foss Hill
Sponsor: Prometheus

10:00 pm -
Terpsichore
Terpsichore is a dance ensemble that promotes dance to both experienced and non-experienced dancers, creating an open space for all to choreograph and dance to their hearts content. The ensemble will perform several dance pieces choreographed by the ensemble.
Location: World Music Hall
Sponsor: Terpsichore

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